There are also karting racing tracks on board luxurious and modern cruise ships. The cruise company MSC has taken the concept one step further before everyone else, and it offers its passengers the best real race in the world.
The Formula 1 race (Formula 1®) will take place in Abu Dhabi between November 24-26 this year. MSC offers MSC Virtuosa passengers on cruises sailing from Abu Dhabi, a selection of luxurious Grand Prix™ accommodation packages. The ship MSC Virtuosa will serve as a luxury hotel throughout the weekend of the race, when it will dock in Abu Dhabi. Docking during the weekend will take place in a location close to the city center, with the option of leaving and returning during the visit.
The ship will dock in Abu Dhabi between November 23 and 27, allowing guests to extend the race weekend. In addition, the festive atmosphere of the race will continue on the ship even after it, with activities inspired by Formula 1, parties, entertainment shows, and a special program for children.
The accommodation on the ship includes a wide variety of services, including: restaurants and bars, two theaters, shopping complexes and a Mediterranean-style promenade, a luxurious spa and a well-equipped gym, five swimming pools, an interactive water park, complexes intended for children and more.
The unique packages within the collaboration include accommodation, tickets to the race, and exclusive access to the backstage with F1® Experiences.
The packages are offered at different levels of accommodation, from elegant rooms to deluxe suites. All packages include accommodation on a half-board basis, free Wi-Fi, and round-trip shuttles to the racetrack. You can also purchase additional tickets to the Formula 1 race grandstand. In addition, you can order tickets for a variety of exclusive attractions on the race track, such as access to the vehicle handling area on the track, a tour of the track, and a meeting with Formula 1 drivers.
For an exclusive racing experience, you can book all-inclusive premium accommodation in the Formula 1 Paddock Club™ suite.
The package prices at the Formula 1 race start at $800 per person in a double interior room for 4 nights, $1,200 per person in a double interior room + Formula 1 ticket, and $2,309 per person in a room with a horseshoe, including exclusive entry to the vehicle handling area on the track, a guided tour of the race track, A photo with the championship trophy and more.
The partnership between MSC Cruises and Formula 1® was signed in 2022 as a long-term partnership between two leading international companies in their field, determined to bring about positive change in the world.
MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato said: “Through our range of exclusive hospitality options, we combine the best of both worlds: Formula 1 and MSC Cruises. The amazing atmosphere on the race track blends well with the amazing experience on board our aircraft, creating an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages.”
Formula 1 President Stefano Domenicali added: “We are thrilled to partner with MSC Cruises to offer fans a unique hospitality experience at the season finale of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. With luxurious accommodations, exclusive behind-the-scenes access, and all the comforts of all-inclusive packages , we are confident that this partnership will make the race weekend an unforgettable experience.”
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